Agni Purana — Ayurveda, Shloka 9
Vishahṛn Mantrauṣadham (Poison-Removing Mantra and Medicinal Remedy) — Colophon and Transition
निर्गुण्डी शारिवा शेलु लूतार्तं सेचयेज्जलैः गुञ्जानिर्गुण्डिकङ्कोलपर्णं शुण्ठी निशाद्वयं
nirguṇḍī śārivā śelu lūtārtaṃ secayejjalaiḥ guñjānirguṇḍikaṅkolaparṇaṃ śuṇṭhī niśādvayaṃ
Bagi orang yang terkena sengatan/gigitan labah-labah (atau bisa labah-labah), hendaklah bahagian yang sakit disiram/dibasuh dengan air yang disediakan daripada nirguṇḍī, śārivā dan śelu. Dan hendaklah digunakan ramuan yang terdiri daripada guñjā, nirguṇḍī, daun kaṅkola, śuṇṭhī (halia kering) serta dua niśā (kunyit dan daruharidrā).
Lord Agni (instructing Sage Vasiṣṭha)
Vidya Category: {"primary_vidya":"Ayurveda","secondary_vidya":"Samanya","practical_application":"Treat spider-bite affliction with herbal water irrigation/bathing and a compound including guñjā, nirguṇḍī, kaṅkola leaf, dry ginger, and the two niśās.","sutra_style":true}
Encyclopedic Reference: {"reference_type":"Procedure","entry_title":"Lūtā-ārtihara seka and compound with guñjā–niśā-dvaya","lookup_keywords":["luta-arta","nirgundi","sariva","sechana","nisha-dvaya"],"quick_summary":"For spider-bite distress, irrigate the area with water processed with nirguṇḍī, śārivā, and śelu; additionally use a compound of guñjā, nirguṇḍī, kaṅkola leaf, dry ginger, and the two niśās."}
Concept: Seka (irrigation) as immediate local upakrama plus multi-drug yoga for viṣa-śamana
Application: Demonstrates layered intervention: local cleansing/cooling first, then compound therapy to counter residual viṣa and inflammation.
Khanda Section: Ayurveda (Agni Purana medicinal remedies / herbal therapeutics)
Primary Rasa: karuna
Secondary Rasa: shanta
Visual Art Cues: {"scene_description":"A bitten limb is gently irrigated with herbal-infused water from a pot; nearby are bundles of nirguṇḍī and śārivā, turmeric and daruharidrā, dry ginger, and kaṅkola leaves being ground into a paste.","kerala_mural_prompt":"Kerala mural, healer pouring herbal water over a swollen bite, grinding stone with yellow niśā powders, green nirguṇḍī leaves, restrained palette and bold outlines, calm clinical setting.","tanjore_prompt":"Tanjore painting, ornate pot pouring herbal water with gold highlights, bright turmeric tones, symmetrical arrangement of ingredients, decorative border emphasizing auspicious healing.","mysore_prompt":"Mysore style, stepwise instructional scene: (1) prepare herbal water, (2) perform seka, (3) grind compound paste; fine detailing of leaves and rhizomes, soft shading.","mughal_miniature_prompt":"Mughal miniature, detailed courtyard clinic: physician irrigates wound, assistant grinds herbs, realistic depiction of turmeric/daruharidrā hues, delicate vessels and textiles, balanced composition."}
Audio Atmosphere: {"recitation_mood":"instructional","suggested_raga":"Ahir Bhairav","pace":"medium","voice_tone":"instructional"}
Sandhi Resolution Notes: secayejjalaiḥ = secayet+jalaiḥ (t + j → jj); guñjānirguṇḍikaṅkolaparṇaṃ = guñjā+nirguṇḍikā+aṅkola+parṇam; niśādvayaṃ = niśā+dvayam.
Related Themes: Agni Purana 297 (lūtā-viṣa: seka/lepa/pāna measures)
FAQs
Ayurvedic viṣa-hara (anti-poison) therapeutics: a topical washing (secanam) and a compound of specific herbs/spices prescribed for lūtā (spider-bite/arachnid poisoning).
It preserves practical medical knowledge alongside theology—listing identifiable materia medica (nirguṇḍī, śārivā, śuṇṭhī, niśā-dvaya, etc.) and a concrete protocol for treating a specific toxin-related condition.
By framing compassionate healing and protection from poison within a Purāṇic teaching, the text presents bodily care as dharmic action—reducing suffering (dayā) and supporting purity and steadiness for religious life.